Senior Systems Engineering Consultant

Description:

We are seeking senior systems engineering consultants who have a passion for making a difference, who are flexible, client-focused and committed to developing themselves and others.

Reporting to the QLD State Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery of high-quality systems engineering services to clients. You will also be a member of the Systems Engineering community and actively participate in the Centre of Excellence.

As a senior consultant you will be experienced in systems engineering practices applied to complex, safety-critical, socio-technical systems, with a preferred background in rail, defence, aerospace or medical industry and proven application of Model Based Systems Engineering. You will have demonstrated experience in one or more core systems engineering competency areas.

You will be responsible for the efficient planning and delivery of high-quality systems engineering services to clients. We count on your problem-solving skills, drive for innovation and out-of-the-box thinking to provide our clients with the best outcome.

Your work products will be accurate and authoritative, requiring no supervision to achieve successful outcomes for clients. Your advice and actions are expected to expedite successful achievements in your areas of expertise.

You will also help develop and grow the business in all areas by assisting with tender and sales activities and fostering good relationships with existing and potential clients.

Accountabilities:

As Senior Systems Engineering Consultant, your accountabilities include:
 

• Tendering, planning, and delivering projects.
• Leading small teams of consultants.
• Developing yourself and supporting others.
• Documenting user, business, system and design requirements, options analysis and decisions made in progressing to recommended solutions.
• Development of systems engineering management plans and reports.
• Requirements elicitation and development.
• Requirements management using tools such as DOORS Next, including managing traceability.
• Architecture development using Model Based Systems Engineering supported by tools such as MagicDraw.
• Interface identification and management.
• Verification and validation activities.
• Development of Configuration and Change Management processes.
   

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
 

• Degree in Electrical/ Electro-mechanical Engineering, or Electronics or Communication, or similar technical disciplines.
• Master’s degree or professional certifications are an advantage.
• Seven or more years of systems engineering experience, with strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to foster long-term client relationships.
• Experience interpreting and applying relevant standards and best practices in engineering delivery projects (e.g., INCOSE handbook, CENELEC 50126, IEC 15288.
• Experience leading or guiding multiple/large project teams on system scope and technical processes.
• Five years’ experience in the use of DOORS/DOORS Next or other requirements management tools.
• Five years’ experience in the rail industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Advanced communication skills, including technical writing and non-technical presentations.
• Working experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition through to commissioning of safety critical and high reliability systems.
• Well-developed analytical and judgement skills for solving complex problems and effective optioneering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change control management tools and processes.
• Commercial experience in business development activities and articulating the value of systems engineering for our clients.